Senior Software Engineer - iOS Mobile
Overview
Viva Engage connects people through communities, bringing leaders and employees together to share knowledge, clarify priorities, and build relationships. Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is the premier tool to create multi-directional dialogue between tens of millions of employees worldwide every month.
Engage team members are at the forefront of driving AI applications and copilot adoption to make communication and information sharing easy and authentic. Our work supports top challenges for our customers, including digital safety, trusted security standards, and deep analytics to help our customers maximize reach, reduce inefficiencies, and create a thriving organizational culture. We would love to have you join the team driving innovation, connection, and community for our valued global customers. #VivaEngage
We are looking for a "Senior Software Engineer- iOS Mobile". As part of our iOS development team, you will design, build, and maintain features that enhance user engagement, facilitate communication, and foster vibrant online communities. Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you will deliver high-performance, user-friendly mobile experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to seamless experiences in both the standalone Viva Engage app and Microsoft Teams, leveraging a shared framework to drive innovation and impact.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Swift
- OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience developing mobile iOS applications using modern technologies.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Swift.
- Experience developing enterprise or large-scale consumer iOS apps using native iOS technologies.
- Passion for learning and adopting new technologies, staying current with industry trends, best practices, and innovations in mobile development.
- Demonstrated understanding of user experience principles and Apple's design patterns, ensuring intuitive and engaging app interfaces.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and team growth.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 12, 2025.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Backend, Analytics, and Research teams to develop innovative features and enhance existing capabilities in Viva Engage and Microsoft Teams.
- Drive improvements to app reliability, performance, security, stability, and architecture, ensuring an exceptional experience for millions of users.
- Write comprehensive unit and UI tests, leveraging industry-leading monitoring and alerting tools to support smooth rollouts at scale.
- Adopt a data-informed approach, rapidly building, measuring, and iterating to deliver impactful results.
- Conduct code reviews, participate in design and architecture discussions, and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Work with technologies such as Swift, SwiftUI, Core Data, GraphQL APIs, and XCTest/XCUITest.
- Embody our culture and values